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Science Beyond Books science programs move students through a world of curiosity, exploration and discovery. Students engage in a content-rich, experientially dynamic curriculum environment that interweaves text, active graphics and relevant web resources. Beyond Books helps students appreciate the fundamental impetus of the scientist. These programs are as valuable for homework and student research as they are in the classroom. Jump to: Earth Science | Life Science | Physical Science

EARTH SCIENCE
	Earth Science: Part 1 explores Earth within the context of the solar system and the major cycles that affect every aspect of life, including weather and oceanography. This program is aligned to middle school national standards. It is intended as a half-year course.
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	Earth Science: Part 2 covers tectonics, volcanic eruptions, rocks, minerals, and geologic history. This program is aligned to middle school national standards. It is intended as a half-year course.
		Outline/Info		Live Tour: "The Rock Cycle" (Unit 7)
LIFE SCIENCE
	Life Science: Part 1 examines the complexity of life at the microscopic level, starting with the source of life -- energy -- and ending with the DNA molecule. This program is aligned to middle school national standards. It is intended as a half-year course.
		Outline/Info		Live Tour: "The Cell: Down to Basics" (Unit 4)
	Life Science: Part 2 explores the history of life, the emergence of complexity, and the interaction of living organisms with each other and the planet. This program is aligned to middle school national standards. It is intended as a half-year course.
		Outline/Info		Live Tour: "Bacteria and Viruses" (Unit 2)
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
	Introduction to Physics Concepts covers Newtonian mechanics and momentum, work, energy and power, circular and planetary motion, and vibrations and wave behavior. It is intended as a half-year course for 9th-grade students.
		Outline/Info		Live Tour: "Newton's Laws of Motion" (Unit 4)
	Introduction to Chemistry Concepts introduces students to the structure of matter, with an emphasis on molecular structure and types of chemical bonding and reactions. It is intended as a half-year course for 9th-grade students.
		Outline/Info		Live Tour: "Types of Chemical Bonding" (Unit 3)